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Driving restriction today in San José

Today is Monday, November 2.

Plates ending in 1 and 2can't drive from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
TomorrowPlates 3 and 4

Restriction by day

DayLast digit of the plate
Monday1 and 2
Tuesday3 and 4
Wednesday5 and 6
Thursday7 and 8
Friday9 and 0
Saturday and SundayNo restriction

How it works

The license-plate restriction applies Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., inside the Circunvalación ring road in San José. The new section of Circunvalación between La Uruca and the Calle Blancos junction isn't included. Exempt vehicles include emergency vehicles, public transportation and electric vehicles, among others.

The MOPT (Ministry of Public Works and Transport) usually lifts the restriction on some holidays, school breaks and at the end of the year, and announces it a few days ahead. Always check mopt.go.cr.

Driving a rental car? The restriction applies to it too, by its plate number.

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